COLUMBIA - ClaudeBlakelyJames, born March 10, 1944, died unexpectedly on March 17, 2017.

Claude was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in accounting. He worked for USC in the Information Technology Operations Department, and after he retired several years ago, he continued to work there as a contract employee until his untimely death.

His only surviving family members are his brothers, Johnny E. James and Wayne Scott James.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in Claude’s memory to Connie Maxwell Children’s Home, PO Box 1178, Greenwood, SC 29648.

Burial service will be private. Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is in charge.

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